The Phuket Link Round Up: 6/18

Time for the second Phuket link roundup, highlighting a few of the stories and articles about Phuket we’ve read this week.

1. Phuket Airport Arrivals up 11%

From January to the end of May 2012, arrivals to Phuket International Airport have increased 11% year on year.

2. Phuket’s sands get swanky

A small guide to the increasingly popular Beach Clubs that have sprung up on Phuket’s west coast over the last few years.

3. Xana Beach Club: Opening Party

One of the latest beach clubs to open its doors is Xana Beach Club with Attica on Bangtao Beach. The grand opening party is on the 3oth June.

4. Phuket’s secret beaches.
Another small guide, this one about some of Phuket’s quieter beaches. Our favorites are Layan Beach and Naithon Beach.

5. Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012
If you like your shopping, the next 2 months will be a great time to come down and grab some bargains. The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012 is starting on June 15th until August 15th.

6. Club Lersuang changes name to Baan Puri
Bangtao’s private residential estate, Club Lersuang has changed its name due to the ongoing problems for the owners over the last 4 years. Good move in our opinion.

7. Discover Phuket’s Real Culture @ Dibuk Road
Some great shots of Phuket Towns, Dibuk Road with its well preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture.